Mr. Eli Tucker, of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home, at the age of 87.
He was born December 14, 1933, in Locust Grove, OK, the son of the late Tom Tucker and Josie Ketcher Tucker.
Eli was a concrete worker in the construction business most of his life. He married Evelyn Conrad in 1959 and they enjoyed 53 years together before her death in 2012. He was a professional wrestler for over 16 years and, also a bronc rider and a boxer. In addition to his parents, and his wife Evelyn, he was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Carl Tucker.
He is survived by five sons, James Eli Tucker, Jr. (Rebecca) of St. Augustine, FL, Ricky Lee Tucker (Audra) of Paragould, Terry DeWayne Tucker, of Harrisburg, Floyd Eli Tucker (Charlotte) of Harrisburg, and Steven Ray Tucker (Paula) of Harrisburg, 15 Grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Funeral services are set for Sunday, June 20, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the Gregg-Weston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny McMahan officiating. Interment will follow in Bolivar Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home Sunday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.